Creamy Apple Coleslaw
Creamy Apple Coleslaw
Ingredients
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, add your mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, ground mustard, salt, and celery seed. Whisk this all together.
- Now, add your sliced apples and lemon juice. Give this a mix.
- Next, add your red cabbage, green cabbage, scallions and grated carrots. Mix it all together till combined.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.
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Let us know how it was!About the apple in this recipe
The recipe calls for a Fuji apple. Fuji apples are sweet and very crisp, so thin slices hold their texture and add a pleasant crunch and natural sweetness that balances the creamy dressing without becoming mushy quickly.
A firm, crisp apple helps keep texture when mixed into the slaw.
Why the lemon and vinegar matter
Lemon juice is added directly to the sliced apples and apple cider vinegar is included in the dressing. Those acids slow enzymatic browning on the apple surfaces and brighten the overall flavor so the slaw tastes fresh rather than flat. A small amount of acid also helps preserve color and lift the dressing’s flavor.
Tips to keep this coleslaw crisp
The recipe specifies thin slicing and grating for the produce and calls for a 30-minute refrigeration; those choices contribute to texture. Thin, evenly prepared pieces mix smoothly, and a brief chill lets flavors meld while helping the vegetables remain tender-crisp.
What celery seed and ground mustard add
Celery seed brings a warm, slightly bitter, celery-like aroma that complements the sweet apple and creamy mayonnaise. Ground mustard contributes subtle tang and savory depth that helps the dressing taste more rounded without adding heat. Both small seasonings add concentrated flavor to the dressing.
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